Terms and Conditions Hire Period - The hirer must collect and return the vehicle within the given hire period. - Early or late collection may be agreed at the latest 14 days in advance, subject to other bookings. - Late return of the vehicle will incur a daily fee equivalent to a days hire. If the late return of the vehicle interferes with another booking then further charges will be made to cover any losses. - Early return will not result in a refund for the remaining days of the hire period. -
Vehicles are supplied to the hirer with a full tank of fuel. It is the
hirer’s responsibility to return the vehicle with a full tank.
Insurance - Hire includes Comprehensive insurance for the given hire period only. - The insurance is pre-arranged per driver. One named driver (must be over 25) is included in the cost of the hire - any other named drivers will incur an additional fee. If your licence has 1 or more endorsements there may be an additional insurance cost. -
If you will be late returning, Outermotive must be advised immediately.
Failure to advise may result in prosecution for driving whilst
uninsured. - Insurance is for road liability & the van itself, and does not cover the contents or personal belongings. - Outermotive suggests the hirer takes separate travel insurance to cover loss of belongings or personal injury of any kind.
Breakdown - Outermotive provide comprehensive RAC repair and Recovery Services in the unlikely event of an accident or breakdown. We will advise you of this procedure when you collect the vehicle. - Whilst we make every effort to ensure our vehicles are in full working order – we cannot accept liability for consequential losses or claims arising from breakdown, accident or other cause. - We will, however, do our utmost to provide you with a replacement vehicle, subject to availability.
Deposits / Cancellations / Refunds - A security deposit will be taken and held for the duration of the hire period. - The deposit will be £500 in the form of cash, cheque or credit card swipe. - Security Deposits will be returned in full provided the vehicle is returned clean and tidy with full inventory, without damage, on time, and with a full tank of fuel. - Refunds will be made within 24 hours of the return of the vehicle following cleaning and full inspection. - If a booking is cancelled within 28 days of the start of the hire period, there will be no refund of the hire fee. - In the event of cancellation by Outermotive: - Outermotive will offer a full refund if a vehicle reserved is not available due to accident, breakdown or other circumstances beyond our control. In this event the Hirer shall have no further claim of any kind against the owners. You are advised to take out holiday insurance to cover these eventualities. - Outermotive ltd reserves the right to cancel the Hire in the event of invalid driving licence, or if our Terms and Conditions are not met. The cost of the Hire will not be refunded in this instance. - No Refund will be given for early return of the vehicle.
Condition / Mileage - A visual check (inside & out) shall be made with the hirer at the time of collection as to the general condition of the vehicle. - At this point the hirer agrees that the vehicle is in good running order and clean. - The hirer must return the vehicle in the same condition otherwise damage charges will apply. A valeting charge of £40 will be made where the vehicle is not clean. - All our vehicles are designated non-smoking vehicles – this includes inside any awning supplied by Outermotive. - It is the hirer’s responsibility to exercise reasonable care of the vehicle during the hire period – this includes maintaining the correct tyre pressures and correct level of engine oil – failure to do so may result in engine damage for which the hirer will be responsible for. - Tyre damage of any kind is the hirer’s responsibility. - If on return the hirer has covered more than 1000 miles, a one off standard charge of £75 will be made to cover the extra vehicle service that is required.
Road Restrictions / Weather Conditions - All vehicles may only be driven on sealed / bitumen roads. - Outermotive reserves the right at any time, at its sole discretion, to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions or any other reasonable cause. - Outermotive cannot be held responsible for any early return or claim due to adverse weather conditions. - The hirer is responsible for any damage to the vehicle or accessories due to adverse weather especially where there is a ‘weather warning’ in place.
Accidents / Damage / Personal Loss - If the Vehicle keys are lost or stolen, Outermotive will provide a replacement set at the hirer’s expense. - In the event of an accident the hirer must notify Outermotive immediately. - In the event of any police involvement the hirer is expected to provide full cooperation with enquiries. - The hirer is not authorised to instruct any repairs without the permission of Outermotive. - Any damage sustained to the interior or exterior of the vehicle or to any equipment supplied for hire will be at cost to the hirer. - No Claim by the Hirer will be considered in respect of any loss or damage to personal belongings of the hirer or any person or persons in connection with the hirer.
The Hirer - The hirer shall be responsible for driving infringements, fines & fixed penalty notices relating to the vehicle supplied, during the hire period and any period of lateness thereafter. - All fines and costs incurred will be passed on to the hirer. - The hirer shall not carry more passengers than the seating capacity of the vehicle, or allow it to become overloaded. - The hirer shall not use the vehicle for carrying passengers or goods for hire or reward. - The hirer shall not without written consent remove the vehicle from the mainland.
Outermotive Reserves the right to vary the rates, terms and conditions of hire, and to refuse hire to any person without explanation or prior warning.
